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Overview
The Xian MA700 is a next-generation regional turboprop developed to compete in the 70-seat market. Announced in the 2010s, it incorporates new engines and advanced aerodynamics. The program reflects efforts to modernize China’s regional aircraft offerings.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150C
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 5,000 shp · 3,729 kW
- Avionics
- Safran Electrical & Power
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 80
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin length
- 51 ft 10 in · 15.80 m
- Exterior length
- 100 ft 1 in · 30.50 m
- Tail height
- 26 ft 11 in · 8.20 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 m
- Wing span
- 91 ft 6 in · 27.90 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 61,000 lb · 27,600 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 19,000 lb · 8,600 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 670 gal · 2,500 L · 2,000 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 310 kt · 357 mph · 574 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 130 kt · 150 mph · 241 km/h
- Range
- 810 nm · 930 mi · 1,500 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min · 10 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 4,600 ft · 1,400 m
- Landing distance
- 3,950 ft · 1,200 m
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Operational Context
Xian MA700 — next-generation regional turboprop
The MA700 program was launched in the mid-2010s, with first flight projected in the early 2020s. The aircraft features a new wing design and modern cockpit systems. It is intended to offer improved efficiency compared with earlier MA-series turboprops.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150C turboprop engines producing approximately 5,000 shaft horsepower each, the MA700 is projected to cruise at around 300 knots (556 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is expected to exceed 60,000 pounds (27,215 kg). Seating is planned for approximately 70 to 78 passengers.
The MA700 aims to compete with established Western regional turboprops. Development timelines have experienced adjustments. The aircraft represents a strategic effort to expand China’s presence in the regional aviation sector.
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